Like gold, silver retains its value in good and bad economic times. It has been an accepted and highly prized currency since ancient times, and is still used in the legal tender coins of many nations. But could silver also be a lucrative investment play for 2016 and beyond? Although(…)

You’re not locked into your IRA custodian and an IRA transfer might just bring better guidance and lower fees One of the most frequent questions we get about managing your IRA and IRA transfers is if you are locked into your current custodian once you transfer the funds or roll(…)

How much does it cost to set up and IRA checkbook control and is it worth it? Self-directed IRA accounts have been popular since first created in 1974. The retirement account allows you more control over your investments and generally lower fees compared to a 401K plan or other retirement(…)

Use an in-kind transfer for your IRA distributions to save thousands on taxes Taxes on your IRA distributions can be a pain, especially when you don’t really need the money and when they force you into a higher income tax bracket. If you’ve reached the age of 70 ½, you(…)

New IRA transfer program offers big opportunity and a cash bonus to retirement investors In response to recent reports that the lion’s share of U.S. retirement account providers are dropping accounts owned by U.S. expatriates or refusing to open new IRA retirement accounts for U.S. citizens who live abroad, Janguard,(…)

Use these five points as a guide to deciding whether home ownership is right for your retirement plans The last of your children has just gone off to college and that four-bedroom dream home is starting to feel like a spooky deserted castle. It’s about this time that many people(…)

Use this traditional IRA vs Roth IRA worksheet to determine the best mix of retirement accounts The conventional wisdom says that you should compare your income tax rate now with the rate you expect in retirement to determine whether a Roth IRA is the right choice for your needs. Roth(…)

Proposed rules on IRA advisors and research uncovers a dark side to retirement advice The U.S. Department of Labor has unveiled a new rule for brokers of IRA transfers via Labor Secretary Tom Perez. The new law would require retirement account advisers to act in the “best interest” of their(…)

These ideas from my favorite IRA investments should help you diversify and balance your retirement planning We’ve kept the blog fairly general when it comes to specific investment choices for your IRA or 401K accounts. Investing is a personal process and depends heavily on your own need for return and(…)

What does another Clinton presidency mean for your retirement planning? Super Tuesday primaries left Hillary Clinton with a clear path to the Democratic nomination. The Senator has 677 pledged delegates against just 478 for Sanders and she’s sure to win most of the 712 party officials and leaders that control(…)